Woman mugged in TJ Maxx parking lot
 

This was posted today: Woman hospitalized after mugging at TJ Maxx parking lot - **************: The Villages, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Fruitland Park (hope the link works). I hope the woman recovers quickly and fully, and the scum that did the crime is caught and pays a heavy penalty. Apparently, this occurred in broad daylight. Be careful out there, everyone.

From The Village News.com

How scary. The blush is truly off the rose now. Not at all like when we moved here 6 years ago.:sigh:

ok, that's it. the gun goes back in the purse...

.....or not at least that you knew of! This type of thing (unfortunately) can happen anywhere! It happened in my small mid-western town (gasp) where everyone was friendly and knew one another. I'm thinking we're just being made more aware of things as our community grows.

Be aware of your surroundings! Ladies keep your purse secured while you shop...don't leave it in your cart then practically ignore it while you shop. I've seen purses left in the cart while the person has turned their back or worse, walked several paces while they looked at the shelves or racks.

But the problem is that her purse was snatched. If you have a conceal permit, the purse is not the place to carry your firearm as it would have been taken.

Another dimension, for protection. :jester:

Don't mess with Miss Kitty. Mister Dillion!!!!

I love it!! But not in your purse. Just carry concealed Kitty.These people are cowards, when they go after elderly. Need to be really on the alert, no matter where you are. That's why its good not to key your car (unlock) until you get close to car. They could be lurking in the parking lot, and when you do so, they drive right up to your car. Also mentioned, is having your pocketbook on child seat of shopping cart. (not good) I get so angry when I hear these type of stories. Taxpayers, now will pay for his attorneys etc, while he gets about 30 days, and then comes out to only do it again. %#&+*!!!!!!!

35 Open Carry States
 

I am not suggesting target practice on a fleeing criminal who committed such a cowardly crime (at least not in a crowded parking lot where someone's car could be damaged) as that could be bad news for they carrier. My position is that someone considering such an act might change their mind upon seeing a number of the population with Glocks and S&W's strapped on their waists near by. Deterrence is a very effective strategy. Florida should be #36!

Kitty is tall and athletic looking and looks to be about 35. She doesn't look like a target.

I am reasonably quick on my feet, but believe me if I had a gun pointed at me I would certainly not start fumbling around for a gun, and trying to get a gun out of my waist band - by that time you would be dead.

BUT, there is another solution - carry a pepper spray in your pocket, or even in your hand as you leave a store, just in case. It would be easy for me to spray the b......d with as much pepper as I could spray rather than try to shoot him.

Amazon.com has Mace Pepper Spray Personal Defense Spray (Hot Pink) for $12.

Very good point. They think we are all old and dim. WRONG.

The area demographics are changing...it was bound to begin to happen.

I hate hearing this but let's be real. Crime happens everywhere and TV is not immune. Can't get all doom and gloom over a reality shot. Be aware of your surroundings and stop thinking you're in Nirvana.

Don't put your life on the line, with a $12 hot pink can of mace.
Get something "professional".
Better yet, just give them the purse.

Only this lady knows the circumstances.
She could have been smacked from behind, with no chance of reaching for anything...